Congressman John Fleming, M.D. released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 1, the Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act 0f 2011.
"Last Congress, Republicans made a promise to the American people that we would get federal spending under control. We also promised that we would do it under an open and transparent process. After 4 days and nights of open debate and hundreds of amendments, the Republican Majority passed a bill that makes substantial cuts to federal spending in fiscal year 2011. Every day American families sit down at their dinner tables and balance their budgets. With over $14 trillion dollars in debt and 21 straight months of over 9% unemployment, it's time their government does the same thing. Over the next few months, Republicans will continue to propose policies that get the government out of the way and allow the free-market to do what it does best -- create jobs."